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Lightweight umbrella

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Timothy Pryke

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I know this topic has been raised before but please bear with me. I regularly "rove" the banks of the river Wye. The banks are often steep and slippery and require you to lower yourself into the swim via a safety rope. I travel as lightly as I can and am looking for a new shelter or umbrella that can cope with these conditions. Lightness is probably the main requirement. Can anyone suggest a suitable umbrella or shelter please.
 
I bought a no name one about 5 years ago from Ebay. Think it cost about £10. Nice and light. Best thing is to visit your local shops. These days for roaming all i carry is a pair of lightweight trousers and a poncho. Much lighter than dragging a 50" brolly about
 
Right found when i got the brolly from. Angling direct. 50" protector brolly code AD205. weight 3kgs. £24.99 with free delivery. Or they do a lighter one still 50" at £49.99 Code AD204. this one weighs in at 2.5 kgs. Gone up a bit since i bought mine but it was 5 years ago
 
One thing you might consider is a large golfing umbrella which I take as an insurance when it might rain for short bursts but would not be torrential or with hurricane winds. Very light, easy to strap on or in small quiver with your net handle etc. and good protection if you huddle underneath, especially if you also wear waterproof clothing. However you might need to do a bit of juggling if you hook a fish!!
 
Ian Sewter said:
One thing you might consider is a large golfing umbrella which I take as an insurance when it might rain for short bursts but would not be torrential or with hurricane winds. Very light, easy to strap on or in small quiver with your net handle etc. and good protection if you huddle underneath, especially if you also wear waterproof clothing. However you might need to do a bit of juggling if you hook a fish!!
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As Ian says a golfing umbrella does the job i also use one of these to attach to my lightweight chair

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Masters-U...125383?hash=item41b23b9c87:g:~NQAAOSw8oFXzY8m
 
Ian Sewter said:
One thing you might consider is a large golfing umbrella which I take as an insurance when it might rain for short bursts but would not be torrential or with hurricane winds. Very light, easy to strap on or in small quiver with your net handle etc. and good protection if you huddle underneath, especially if you also wear waterproof clothing. However you might need to do a bit of juggling if you hook a fish!!
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Ian , surely you have your man servant / ghillie to hold your brolly while you play your fish :D
 
Golfing brollies are great for the job for stalking and short sessions. I used to be a hard core goretex/poncho chap but got fed up of wet kit and tying pva in the rain. Helps to have a brolly to shelter your camera too of you do self takes in the rain.

I eventually invested in a Fox specialist umbrella and it's superb, not cheap but can't fault it.
 
Dan Whitelock said:
Golfing brollies are great for the job for stalking and short sessions. I used to be a hard core goretex/poncho chap but got fed up of wet kit and tying pva in the rain. Helps to have a brolly to shelter your camera too of you do self takes in the rain.

I eventually invested in a Fox specialist umbrella and it's superb, not cheap but can't fault it.
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Dan, tie up all your PVA bags at home, get a BFW Poncho, there bigger than wigwams and cover all your gear. :D:)
 
I have 3 korum brollies that lay at the back of my garage, they have been there since I purchased a Daiwa 50 inch lightweight fibre glass arm Brolly, it's in the Mission range, MD 125.
Myself and 6 other anglers have bought these brilliant bits of kit, not cheap at around £60, although they can be found cheaper on line.
There is no comparison between the Korum and this Daiwa Mission MD 125, they are lighter and stronger and you don't get the ribs wrap around you in a strong wind, I did replace the inner centre pole with a screw type end.
Brian.
 
There was a post on the Korum Facebook page 2nd sept alluding to a new shelter release in the pipeline.
 
I have the Korum lightweight brolley and am very happy with it - it's not let me down so far. Not sure how much is weighs dry, but I imagine most brolleys weigh pretty much the same when they're wet (which they probably will be on the way back to the car).
 
I've had a look around on this recently as the Daiwa Infinity flatback (to be avoided) I've been using for the last few years is on it's last legs. The Nash Scope Recon brollys look a good option, they seem sturdier than the Fox Specialist but only slightly heavier. The downside is they are more expensive, but they available on EBay at the moment for £99.99.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-Nash-...979049?hash=item1eb7b2fae9:g:~KsAAOSwxg5Xzv9X
 
Sports direct green golf brolly for a fiver.
Cut off the bottom of the plastic handle and a cheapo short adjustable bank stick will fit inside.
That light I forget its with me until I am soaking wet

Works for me.
Ken
 
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